Press briefing on Libya by NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu, joined by NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola and Commander of the NATO military operations in Libya, Lieutenant General Charles Bouchard

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Libya: Schools open their doorsLibya: Schools in Tripoli open their doors. Schools across the nation have not yet officially re-opened, but classes in Tripoli have resumed so the children can get back to regular studies.

Libya: Schools open their doorsLibya: Schools in Tripoli open their doors. Schools across the nation have not yet officially re-opened, but classes in Tripoli have resumed so the children can get back to regular studies.

Libya: Schools open their doorsLibya: Schools in Tripoli open their doors. Schools across the nation have not yet officially re-opened, but classes in Tripoli have resumed so the children can get back to regular studies.

Libya: Schools open their doorsLibya: Schools in Tripoli open their doors. Schools across the nation have not yet officially re-opened, but classes in Tripoli have resumed so the children can get back to regular studies.

Libya: Schools open their doorsLibya: Schools in Tripoli open their doors. Schools across the nation have not yet officially re-opened, but classes in Tripoli have resumed so the children can get back to regular studies.

Libya: Schools open their doorsLibya: Schools in Tripoli open their doors. Schools across the nation have not yet officially re-opened, but classes in Tripoli have resumed so the children can get back to regular studies.

Life after QadhafiLibyans celebrating the end of the Qadhafi regime at Martyrs Square in Tripoli

Life after QadhafiLibyans celebrating the end of the Qadhafi regime at Martyrs Square in Tripoli

Life after QadhafiLibyans celebrating the end of the Qadhafi regime at Martyrs Square in Tripoli

NATO and Libya07 Jun. 2011A Eurocopter Tiger from the amphibious assault helicopter carrier "Tonnerre" of the French Navy, participating in the operation Unified Protector in Libya.

NATO and Libya25 May. 2011Crew members from the Spanish frigate Mendez Nunez board a vessel for inspection as part of NATO's Operation Unified Protector, which includes the enforcement of the arms embargo under UNSCR 1973.

NATO and Libya19 May. 2011Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown provides protection during Operation Unified Protector as Belgian Mine Hunter, M923 NARCIS, conducts mine countermeasure operations along the paths that ships use to get to the Misratah Harbour.

NATO and Libya11 May. 2011Norwegian F-16 flying over Suda Bay as part of the enforcement of the No-Fly Zone and the protection of the Libyan civilian population under Operation Unified Protector.

NATO and Libya10 May. 2011On 26 March 2011, ETNA rescued a stricken boat off the Libya coast with 300 migrants, and carried out 2 medical evacuations to Lampedusa, the first to take ashore a mother with her just born children and the second for a pregnant young woman that unfortunatelly lost her children. The Italian ETNA contributes to the enforcement of the arms embargo under Operation Unified Protector. All NATO vessels abide with the International Maritime Law regarding Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS).

NATO and Libya04 May. 2011HMS Liverpool shadowing a vessel off the Libyan coast. Tasked with enforcing embargo operations along the Libyan coast, HMS Liverpool has intercepted several vessels under UN Security Council Resolution 1973.

NATO and Libya02 May. 2011Belgian Air Force F-16 fighter. As from 27 March 2011, six Belgian F-16 fighters help to control the No-Fly zone over Libya.

NATO and Libya29 Apr. 2011A boarding force from the Spanish Frigate Mendes Nunez inspecting a vessel on the Mediterranean sea, as part of NATO's Operation Unified Protector to enforce the UN-mandated arms embargo over Libya.

NATO and Libya28 Apr. 2011Italian Tornado aircraft at Trapani airbase. The Italian Air Force is taking part in NATO Operation Unified Protector, conducted over Libya under United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973, in order to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas under attack or threat of attack. Photo:http://www.aeronautica.difesa.it/)

NATO and Libya22 Apr. 2011A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft takes off from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. to a forward-deployed location in order provide air refueling support to coalition aircraft enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.

NATO and Libya20 Apr. 2011DECIMOMANNU - A Dutch F-16 fighter takes off from the military airfield Giovanni Farina Decimomannu, Sardinia, Italy. The Netherlands contribute to the enforcement of the No-Fly Zone as part of Operation Unified Protector.

NATO and Libya19 Apr. 2011A NATO E3A AWACS aircraft at the Trapani-Birgi military base in Trapani, Italy, March 25, 2011.

NATO and Libya11 Apr. 2011HMS CUMBERLAND's Royal Navy and Royal Marine boarding teams carry out a assurance visit. HMS CUMBERLAND is now in direct support of CTF 152. Pictured: Sea boat with boarding team. Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen

NATO and Libya11 Apr. 2011HMS CUMBERLAND's Royal Navy and Royal Marine boarding teams carry out a assurance visit. HMS CUMBERLAND is now in direct support of CTF 152. Pictured: Sea Boat with boarding team. Image by LA(PHOT) Jay Allen

NATO and Libya11 Apr. 2011Air to air refuelling from a Swedish KC-130 to JAS 39 Gripen, on the 8th of April. Photo: Swedish Armed Forces

NATO and Libya12 Apr. 2011Air to air refuelling from a Swedish KC-130 to JAS 39 Gripen, on the 8th of April. Photo: Swedish Armed Forces

NATO and Libya07 Apr. 2011SIGONELLA. The first units of the Swedish contribution to the UN-mandated efforts in Libya landed at the NATO base of Sigonella, Sicily, 23 hours after the government decision was made. The aircraft that have arrived at the Sigonella base are 8 JAS 39 Gripen C. The Swedish contribution consists of about 130 personnel.